July 17, 2009 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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Boomers don't have to put up with hearing loss

Listen up: There's good news for boomers who want to improve their hearing health. That's because there are practical steps they can take to correct a hearing impairment. More...

Experts to discuss treating cancer with radiation

The Ventura County West Valley Chapter of TRIO (Transplant Recipients International Organization) will present Shahryar Ashouri, M.D., from 7 to 9 p.m. More...

'Cancerversaries' are about surviving

Every year, Suzanne Lindley's family gathers to celebrate a major milestone that increasing numbers of people are observing, even if they don't have a name for it yet. More...

Red Cross to host blood drive at Simi preschool

Tiny Tot Preschool and Kindergarten, a school for children ages 18 months to 6 years, and the American Red Cross will host its first blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tues., July 21 at the school, 1680 Patricia Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Doctor answers questions about osteoarthritis

Nearly 27 million Americans now struggle with osteoarthritis , the most common form of arthritis. For decades, people thought arthritis was simply the result of aging. More...

Chronic headache sufferers can find relief at dentist

Problem may take root in the jaw, causing painful symptoms

Increasingly, a growing number of chronic headache suffers are finding relief in an unexpected place: their dentist's chair. More...

Online course teaches pool safety tips

Info may also help cut costs

To help saves lives and prevent home drownings, the American Red Cross and the National Swimming Pool Foundation have developed a new interactive online computer course titled "Home Pool Essentials: Maintenance and Safety. More...